Played Legendary Edition
Masterpiece. Bias or not, Mass Effect 2's whole conceit of "Dirty Dozen but in space" allows for it to have some of the best character work Bioware has ever managed to do. Very rarely are the complexity of the characters the appeal in a game like this but each squadmate is so richly layered and engaging from a likability perspective that the final mission ends up packing as large of a punch as it does. It's all building to that one, singular two hour experience and it's masterful.
Helps the game is actually killer to play outside of that. The simplified RPG mechanics actually work this time around - the snappier combat and more versatile power system means that you are zipping around quicker and making more effective decisions. Combine that with a strong presentation and varied mission design and you have a complete winner. Will always be a favourite.
Masterpiece. Bias or not, Mass Effect 2's whole conceit of "Dirty Dozen but in space" allows for it to have some of the best character work Bioware has ever managed to do. Very rarely are the complexity of the characters the appeal in a game like this but each squadmate is so richly layered and engaging from a likability perspective that the final mission ends up packing as large of a punch as it does. It's all building to that one, singular two hour experience and it's masterful.
Helps the game is actually killer to play outside of that. The simplified RPG mechanics actually work this time around - the snappier combat and more versatile power system means that you are zipping around quicker and making more effective decisions. Combine that with a strong presentation and varied mission design and you have a complete winner. Will always be a favourite.